---
title: Rome Street Food Tour Eat Like a Local
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 44
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 199
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Budget vegetarian street food
rank_in_category: 113 of 199 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-09-14
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-street-food-tour-eat-like-a-local/
---

# Rome Street Food Tour Eat Like a Local

**Guidekin's take:** Street food with a licensed guide who tells the murder of Caesar at the site of Pompey's theatre between bites of supplì, pizza and panini, through the Jewish Ghetto to the Pantheon's doorstep, rated 4.93 across 199 reviews. Food and guide are included at €44 per person, drinks are not. Vegetarian and lactose free with notice, gluten free not possible.

## Overview

Are you looking for the best food tour in Rome? We offer an excellent introduction to the best street food in Rome such as supplì (deep fried rice balls), pizza, traditional "panini" and much more. Everything included in the price!

Our English-speaking licensed guides will make history come alive telling you about the infamous murder of Julius Caesar, describing the Pompeo Magno theatre, guiding you through the Jewish ghetto, showing the beauty of the Pantheon (from the outside), and much much more.

The best option is taking this tour the first day of your Roman holiday in order to get acquainted with the city in a smooth way, learn how discern and avoid tourist traps, gaining precious suggestions and recommendations from our expert guides.
Moreover ours is almost a semi-private tour since we only accept a maximum of 14 participants, this guarantees the strongest attention and personalisation, since our clients’ full satisfaction is our goal.

## Key facts

- Price: from €44 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 199 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Hili Travel s.r.l.

## What's included

- Licensed, top rated English-speaking guides
- Street food
- Vegetarian and lactose-free options with prior notice. Gluten-free options NOT available.
- 2.5-hours walking street food tour

## Not included

- drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Fontana Di Piazza San Simeone** (20m) - The guide meets the participants, goes over all the tour details, and begins by presenting the tour and providing an overview of its highlights and inclusions.
2. **Via del governo Vecchio** (20m) - Participants savor their first tastings while discovering Roman food culture, local habits, and culinary traditions.
3. **Campo De' Fiori** (40m) - Near Campo de’ Fiori, there will be additional tastings and opportunities to discover hidden gems. The visit to the local fresh market is available only during the morning tours.
4. **The tour moves from one neighborhood to another, allowing participants to dis...** (20m) - The tour moves from one neighborhood to another, allowing participants to discover new areas along the way.
5. **Antico Quartiere Ebraico** (30m) - Explore the Jewish Ghetto, one of the most authentic and ancient neighborhoods in Rome’s city center, and enjoy a classic Roman delicacy.
6. **Area Sacra di Largo Argentina** (20m) - Arrive at Largo di Torre Argentina, the site of Julius Caesar’s assassination. Conclude the tour with authentic artisanal gelato.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:30, 18:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Meet our tour guide near the fountain.
Please note that Piazza di San Simeone is in a pedestrian area and cannot be reached by taxi. Please ask the driver to drop you off at the nearest accessible point.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Ranked **#113 of 199** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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